Recipe Note

For anyone looking for a healthier alternative to a traditional cookie, this is a great recipe to try out! Instead of using traditional sugar, we used natural honey, vanilla extract, and our Probiotic Apricots to add some sweetness without a lot of added sugars. This recipe is lower fat with only about 5g of total fat, has 20g of carbohydrates and about 3g of protein. Due to the healthier ingredients and macronutrient breakdown, this cookie could be a good option as a pre-workout or post-workout snack with the lower fat content and less than 2g of fiber. Especially before an intense workout, your body will want to fuel with primarily carbohydrates and a smaller amount of protein and fat as your body uses carbohydrates as the main energy source, particularly in aerobic based, but also in strength training exercises. Additionally, for best digestive health and wellness, eliminating large amounts of fiber prior to exercise can help with better gut motility and the addition of our Probiotic Apricots will provide additional benefits for your gut health.

These cookies provide a serving of whole grains with the use of instant oat and whole-wheat flour. It is recommended to make half of the grains you consume whole grains so making small swaps in baking ingredients can make a difference in your heart health. If you aren’t in the mood for just a cookie and want to make this a more complete meal or snack, you can crumble up the cookie and put over some greek yogurt or add on top of a smoothie bowl for some crunch and texture. This is a great recipe to add into your next meal prep or make as a healthier alternative for a party or family fathering. Get baking and don’t feel guilty indulging in these Healthy Apricot Walnut Cookies!

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